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Consumer shows, industry events and awards ceremonies are amongst the first events announced for this year’s London Games Festival. Running from September 27th to October 28th, this year’s festival kicks off with Eurogamer Expo 2012 and a UKIE Gala event that will feature industry charity, GamesAid, handing out cheques to …
Read More »UKIE rallies around tax breaks for developers
UK trade body UKIE has called on the games industry for input for a collective response to the government’s new period of consultation on tax breaks policy. The UK Treasurytoday opened a period of consultationwith a view to finalising the details of the proposed Tax Breaks policy. "UKIE’s consultation programme …
Read More »Tax Breaks: UKIE calls on industry
UK trade body responds to government call for input on games tax relief
Read More »UKIE joins forces with 2012 Develop Awards
UK trade body on board as Gold Partner for anticipated awards ceremony
Read More »UKIE readies PEGI campaign ahead of July launch
UK games trade body UKIE will launch a massive media campaign to promote the new PEGI age ratings system before it becomes enforceable in July. As part of this, the organisation will be relaunching the AskAboutGames.com website, which will once again provide parents with information on video games, the industry …
Read More »PEGI to become UK law on July 23rd [UPDATED]
UPDATE: UKIE has issued a statement to clarify that the July 23rd date could change. The process for getting PEGI into law has been long-fought and hit various important administrative delays, so the association is warning that the legislation involved may impact proceedings. UKIE CEO, Jo Twist said: "The latest …
Read More »Indie Game: The Movie coming to Develop Brighton
Free screening available to attendees at industry conference
Read More »UK Government making age-12 rating legally enforceable for video games
Retailers that sell games rated 12 or over to younger children could be jailed. The decision comes as part of today’s new Government process to have the pan-European PEGI ratings become law. It will add further power to the PEGI ratings, which are being made the sole classification for video …
Read More »End in sight for dual ratings as Parliament starts PEGI plan
After a drawn out saga, the Government today began the Parliamentary process to have the PEGI ratings for video games become the de facto classification in the UK. The dual-ratings system that has seen responsibilities shared with the BBFC and its iconic symbols seen on DVD, video and film will …
Read More »London Games Festival returns in September
Jobs fairs, educational summits, game quizzes and consumer exhibitions to feature at event
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